In a rare occurrence in Kashmir these days, the militants managed to escape from the cordon. Almost all recent encounters have led to the elimination of militants after the security forces drew up a hit list this summer. Local reports said that there were some protests and stone pelting on security forces which possibly helped the militants escape. “The security forces started the search at around 6.25 am and the militants opened fire from a house at around 8 am,” an official at the Bandipora police control room said. “The security forces started the search at around 6.25am and the militants opened fire from a house at around 8am,” an official manning the Bandipora police control room said.

Source: Hindustan Times October 29, 2017 03:40 UTC